Teneshia Moran
Watertown,New York
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY, adept at fostering client relationships and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in dynamic lesson planning and leadership. Successfully implemented individualized learning plans, significantly improving student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Teacher II
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher Aide
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Teacher's Aide Substitute
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Cake Decorator/Sales Associate
Walmart Supercenter
11.2008 - 11.2012
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Key Holder
Hot Topic Inc.
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development (Early Childhood Disabilities)
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY01-2025
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education
SUNY Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05-2010
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High School
Watertown, NY06-2008
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Special education
- Verbal and written communication
- Learning assessments
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative lesson plan development
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom instruction
- Student assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- Small group instruction
- Student records management
- Performance assessments
Certification
- MAT certified
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
Timeline
Master Teacher II
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
01.2022 - Current
Teacher Aide
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher's Aide Substitute
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County NY
04.2016 - 10.2016
Cake Decorator/Sales Associate
Walmart Supercenter
11.2008 - 11.2012
Key Holder
Hot Topic Inc.
03.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development (Early Childhood Disabilities)
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education
SUNY Jefferson Community College
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High School